Grant Program Information

Grant Application period begins September 1st and ends September 30th.

The King’s Daughters & Sons Foundation of Kentucky, Inc.
Proposal Requirements and Application Procedures
Effective September 1, 2026

Funding Priorities:

The primary categories for awarding funding by The King’s Daughters and Sons Foundation of Kentucky, Inc. (TKDSF) are Higher Education, Health and General Welfare programs. Within these categories, grants will be awarded to support projects with an emphasis on capital expansion, equipment purchases, and higher education scholarships for Kentucky residents. The King’s Daughters and Sons Foundation of Kentucky, Inc. restricts its grants to projects and organizations located primarily in Kentucky or serving Kentuckians. Grant recipients are typically determined at the close of the year and funded when adequate documentation is received.

**Funding will not be granted for the following requests:**

for annual operating support
for “scholarships” to day care or preschool organizations
from fraternal or veterans’ organizations, unless the gift is in support of a recognized community project
from individuals
from political entities
from primary and secondary schools
from religious organizations for the exclusive benefit of one religious entity
to improve property rented by the applicant
to improve property owned by the applicant if it is sold within five years of grant receipt (repayment based on a sliding scale over the five-year period would be required)
to purchase tickets or sponsorship for charitable tournaments, luncheons, dinners, etc.
to support operating funds of a hospital or other patient care institution; capital expansion programs may be considered
to support youth sports leagues

How to Apply:

To apply online, please click here (available Sept 1st).

To apply by mail, please click here (available Sept 1st) for a printable version of the application and mail all required materials to:

The King’s Daughters and Sons Foundation of Kentucky, Inc.
C/O: Sterling Foundation Management
12030 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 450
Reston, VA 20191

For any questions on the application or to request additional information please contact Shannon Tierney at 703-437-9720 or email the Foundation at tkdsf@tkdsf.org

If the applicant meets the criteria, funding priorities, and returns a completed application package, it will automatically be considered for funding. Your application will be assigned to a member of the board of directors for review and you may be contacted by that member for clarification on your application. You may also be contacted by TKDSF Board Members Donna Counts or Karen Wagers, CPA, or Sterling Foundation Management regarding the financial or application information you submit.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted no earlier than September 1. The deadline for applications is September 30, 2026. All applications received after September 30, 2026, will be deemed ineligible for 2026 grant awards. If sending your application via mail the application must be postmarked September 30 or it will not be considered.

Application Materials:

A grant application must include the following:

2026 The King’s Daughters and Sons Grant Application (filled out through the application tab or via mail)
Cover letter in required format (see below)
List of the Board of Directors with addresses and business affiliations
IRS Section 501(c)(3) tax determination letter
Most recently filed IRS Form 990 tax return (including Schedule B) or equivalent financial reports
Descriptive literature (optional)

Required format for the body of the cover letter (not to exceed three pages):

Request:	State the nature of the request and the amount.
Profile:	Provide an overview of the organization with appropriate statistics, including population served, etc.
Background:	Any additional background helpful to understand the nature of the organization.
Need:	Describe the rationale for the grant request, with the background and explanation fully outlined.
The Project:	Describe the facility or project to be funded.
The Cost:	An outline of the major cost components of the project should be depicted here. You should include a quote or other documentation to support the amount of your request.
Funding:	If requesting partial funding, provide a summary of how the organization proposes to fund the entire project, including other potential sources as well as funding received to date.
Conclusion:	Any other conclusions appropriate for the request may be added here.

If mailing your application, please use clips or staples only for application materials. Do not use folders or notebooks.

Expiration of grant approval:

If your grant request is approved or denied you will be notified in writing. Grant recipients will be notified of the effective date of the grant. The 2026 grant approval expires November 15, 2027. If documentation is not received to process your payment(s) by this date, your grant approval will be withdrawn and voided. Should your request be withdrawn or voided, you are not disqualified from applying in the future.

Approval is for specifically requested items, not for specific funds:

Your request is for the funding of the purchase of a particular item(s). You are to make your best efforts to obtain an accurate estimate of the cost and provide such documentation with the application. Requesting excess funds limits the amounts that can be awarded to other organizations. The eventual payment will be based upon the actual cost of the item(s) as documented by an invoice. You will be paid only up to the amount of the grant. Should the actual cost exceed your grant request, you will be responsible for the difference. Should the actual cost be less, you will not be given the difference. The difference will be retained by The King’s Daughters and Sons Foundation for future grants. WE DO NOT HONOR GRANTS FOR ITEMS PURCHASED PRIOR TO APPROVAL.